ColorOS 15 (Android 15) is globally launched for OPPO smartphones

November 24, 2024

Oppo officially launched ColorOS 15, based on Android 15 debuting alongside their new smartphone Oppo Find X8 and Find X8 Pro. This article provides an in-depth look at the features and specifications of ColorOS 15, along with its availability details.

ColorOS 15 Update Roadmap

Oppo has revealed the ColorOS 15 rollout roadmap, which outlines the devices eligible for the new software. By the end of 2025, over two dozen phones will be updated to ColorOS 15. Here’s the detailed update schedule:

November 2024

What is ColorOS 15 offering this time?

Performance in Triplicate

ColorOS 15 introduces the Trinity Engine, a smart caching feature that optimizes CPU and system performance. The update claims improvements across the board; a 3x increase in algorithm efficiency, 22% smoother system performance, and an extra 12 minutes of battery life. Additionally, the other Luminous Rendering Engine feature enhances response speeds by 18% and control stability by 40%.

AI features

Photography has received a boost with AI-powered features, including AI Photo Remaster, AI Clarity Enhancer, AI Reflection Remover, AI Unblur, and AI Eraser. ColorOS 15 also integrates AI capabilities from Google, such as AI-powered notes and documents, AI recording summaries, Circle to Search with Google, and the Google Gemini AI Assistant.

Connectivity and sharing

Much like the seamless sharing experience between iOS devices, ColorOS 15 now enables effortless sharing of photos and videos between Oppo and iOS devices using the O+ connect app.

Personalisation Options

ColorOS 15 offers several customization features, like the Luminous Motion effect, which enhances actions like charging and fingerprint unlocking. Additionally, the One Take Animation feature provides smooth transitions and stylish animations between the Always-On Display, Lock Screen, and wallpapers.

Privacy Enhancements

Oppo has made improvements to privacy with features like Clear Voice, which reduces background noise, and Auto Pixelate, which blurs sensitive details in screenshots. The Strongbox feature provides hardware-level protection for critical data, while Theft Protection offers multi-layered security for tracking stolen devices.